This previous week the group of Humansdorp got here out in their numbers to have fun the success of Springbok World Cup winner Manie Libbok, who returned to the little city in the Eastern Cape.
Libbok obtained a hero’s welcome as he headed to the Graaslaagte Primary School, whereas a “Manie Libbok se Stoep” plaque was unveiled on the college’s grade 1 hall the place the Bok star used to run up and down as a budding rugby participant.
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The day’s festivities continued afterwards on the Fountains Mall in Jeffreys Bay the place lots of chanted: “We love you, Manie”.
Libbok was accompanied by his fiance Verna-Lee Arries, his mom and siblings.
Kouga municipality government mayor Hattingh Bornman additionally attended the homecoming, and acknowledged: “You have united the people of Kouga. We are so proud of you for being a beacon of hope, for aspiring athletes.”
In his response, Libbok shared how a lot it meant to him and his household.
“I’m the place I’m right now due to laborious work, willpower and sacrifice. I hope the little little bit of success I’ve achieved, will inspire you to achieve on your desires.
“Thank you people of Humansdorp for rallying behind me and constantly supporting me. I have read most of the messages of support and it really warms my heart to know that I have your support.”
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You can see the reception that Libbok received below:
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Libbok began in 4 video games on the World Cup, together with the quarter-final and semi-final, however when it got here to the title decider, Bok coach Jacques Nienaber and his colleagues felt Pollard was the most effective man for the event and situations.
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“It breaks your heart as a coach,” stated outgoing coach Jacques Nienaber, who’s heading to Ireland to hitch high membership Leinster. “That, for me, transferring from an assistant coach to a head coach, is the worst a part of the job – to inform gamers you aren’t chosen.
“I believe he (Libbok) has the ability to be the future (for the Springboks), if you think about how excellent he was,” Nienaber added. “Him and Damian Willemse, since Handré (Pollard) got injured in Adelaide (have been excellent).”
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